Techniques
Learning to Spin Paper Thread with Susan J. Byrd
Several months ago, during an online spinning session, the group and I started to discuss making yarn out of paper and one of the participants mentioned the book on the Japanese art of making paper thread and weaving with it, A Song of Praise for Shifu by Susan J. Byrd. Straight away, I ordered the …
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Class Review: “Spindling – From Fluff to Stuff” with Drucilla Pettibone and August Love!
It’s safe to say that I’ve taken more than my fair share of fiber arts classes over the past six years. It all started with learning to knit again (starting with socks!) and in short order, I wanted to make my own yarns. A lot of people can sit down with a book, the materials, and the …
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Field Report: Weaving Week, Part 2
Field Report: Weaving Week, Part 1
Greetings, Fiber Lovers! This week I’m bringing you field reports from my week long weaving class at The Mannings Handweaving School and Supply Center in East Berlin, PA being taught by Handwoven Magazine’s Teacher of the Year, Tom Knisely. And, how timely this report is given how many Spin Artiste readers recently mentioned as to …